Originally Posted by: yugoslavianpunkI'm thinking about looking into a 7-string guitar...any suggestions about were to start?

Not looking to spend more than 1500

I know this is always my answer, but check out Carvin (sorry, im partial ;) ). You can get a neck-thru, USA made Carvin 7 string for under $800. And u can get it optioned out basically however you want; from fret wire options to flamed or quilted maple tops to pickup colors. You could spend $800 on a basic one (still comes standard with locking sperzel tuners!) or $1500 on one with a sick AAAA maple top or koa or walnut. It's wide open if you're looking to burn the whole $1500!